That Which Separates Us From Animals

When posed the question...what separates humans from animals, depending on who is answering the question, the response is intriguing.  I was having a conversation regarding this very topic a few days ago and it is interesting how humans place themselves at the top of the hierarchy then begin to make the comparisons from there. 



Due to there being a plethora of species on earth (those seen and those unseen), it is a given that there will be vast difference from one species to another in terms of mating, eating/hunting, survival tactics, and community living vs. solitary.  But what tends to set humans apart from most animals is our intellectual capacity; our innate ability to make convoluted decisions.   So for most humans, it is a no brainer that we should without a doubt be at the top of the hierarchy because we have the ability to be rational and civil.



I would have to disagree with the average person who believes it is our intellect that sets us apart.  I would say "EMOTION" is the ruler of our world.  Although humans have the ability to be logical, decisions in many cases are made irrationally (based on that individual's current mood and nothing else).  We hunt for food but also for hobbies, bragging rites, power, control and in some cultures it's a rite of passage and honor.  We mate for the survival of our species/leaving a legacy, but we also mate because "IT FEELS GOOD," some women think they can keep their man by having children with him, some women have children for monetary gain (child support or welfare) and some have children to fill an emotional void of wanting to be loved and accepted.  We kill for survival or self defense, but we also kill because we felt disrespected, wanted power or control, ego, fear, to please others, to hide or cover up a truth, for monetary gain, or for a loved one, for jealousy etc.  We live in communities not so much because of survival although community is regarded as a necessary resource.  We live in communities because it brings monetary gain, people to talk to, share hobbies and activities, people to manipulate and or control.  And we have the audacity to call ourselves civil...smh.



Think about it, animals are actually more practical than humans.  They hunt for a purpose--->>>>to eat in order to survive.  They also mate for the survival of the species.  They kill for survival.  They live in communities for survival.  Emotion is never talked about as being the culprit for an animal's actions.



If humans had less emotion and made decisions that were primarily based on logic, EVERY action would be made with a purpose, one in which is closely associated with the basics of everyday living which contributes greatly to survival and nothing more.

TIME TO SPRING CLEAN AND FIND A FLING

The winter is coming to a close and hibernation is so over with!  Everyone knows that once it starts to warm up, love birds want to PLAY outside.  So they break up, out with the old and in with the new, the winter is #dead and Boo so are you. 

Bun buddies serve one purpose only and that is to keep you warm during the cold months.  Once it starts to heat up, people tend to want more than outside heat to light that fire.  Clothes are going to start shedding as each month moves closer towards summer.  So sex appeal is going to be on every corner, down every street and a freak is dying to come out of almost everyone you meet.  Men will be intrigued visually by the burst of color women choose to put in their hair, adorn upon their lips, and flaunt with those short flowy dresses to compliment the hips.  Spring flower scents like Flower Bomb will be floating in the air and mixing in with pheromones....which is just what is needed to get the party started. 

                                                                       

Happy hour was cool during the winter...but it is definitely poppin in the Spring leading to the Summer.  Delicious colorful alcoholic beverages with awesome flavors arouse the inner kitty cat to meow, wanting nothing more than a Spring Fling. 

                                             

Try not to be surprised when you look around at everyone who has JUST become single!   You'll hear plenty of stories about the behavior change one's mate has suddenly decided to display (not answering phone calls, taking forever to call back, not wanting to spend the night, going out more with friends, not always desiring to have sex with you as it once used to be during the winter).  Ladies, you can't be mad at the fellas for being so tempted.  But boy oh boy do I have some treats for the ladies!!!!  Feast your eyes on these beautiful beast!!!  Men won't be leaving us behind, because we have a few feathers that could definitely be ruffled after laying up with Mr. Dusty all winter...lol.